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title: "How much does a emu weigh?"
description: "An emu weighs 18–60 kg (39.7–132 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/emu/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a emu weigh?

**Typical weight: 18–60 kg**

That is 39.7–132 lb.

The second-tallest bird, native to Australia and capable of covering long distances at a steady trot.

> Females average slightly heavier than males.

## How that compares

*Emu against things of a similar mass.*

- Exercise bike: 18–70 kg
- Filing cabinet: 18–90 kg
- Emu: 18–60 kg
- Gray wolf: 23–62 kg
- Dishwasher: 28–58 kg
- Snow leopard: 22–55 kg
- Desk: 15–95 kg
- Giant anteater: 27–60 kg

## More about an emu

- [How long does a emu last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/emu/) — 10–20 yr
- [Emu vs Emperor penguin](https://atoneplace.net/vs/emperor-penguin-vs-emu/) — Side by side
- [Emu vs Ostrich](https://atoneplace.net/vs/emu-vs-ostrich/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does an emu weigh?

An emu weighs 18–60 kg (39.7–132 lb). Females average slightly heavier than males.

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## Sources

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